Offline mode & grace period

After a successful activation or verification, the app stores an encrypted, signed copy of your license locally. The store is encrypted with a key derived from your device fingerprint — copying it to another machine renders it useless.

The grace window

Your plan defines how many days the license may remain verified without reaching the server. Within that window you can open the app and work with saved data. Live Maps, website, and public-profile research still requires internet. When grace lapses, paid modules pause until verification succeeds.

What counts as contact

Any successful verify or heartbeat resets the clock. The app heartbeats automatically in the background while you work; you never need to trigger it manually.